Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) vs Dell XPS 16 9640: Which Laptop Should You Buy?
Quick Verdict
The Dell XPS 16 9640 scores 7.8 versus 7.6 for the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the cheaper option at $2,499. Choose based on the use cases below: the XPS 16 9640 leads overall, while the Legion Pro 5 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Key Differences
- Faster overall: Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) (Geekbench multi 19,200 vs 13,400).
- Longer battery: Dell XPS 16 9640 (9h vs 6.4h web).
- Lighter: Dell XPS 16 9640 (2.1 kg vs 2.5 kg).
- Display: IPS (Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025)) vs OLED (Dell XPS 16 9640).
- Cheaper: Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) (saves about $700 CAD).
Legion Pro 5 (2025) vs XPS 16 9640: Full Breakdown
Performance: the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the stronger performer, posting a multi-core Geekbench score of 19,200 against 13,400 for the Dell XPS 16 9640 — roughly 43% faster in CPU-heavy work like exports and compiling. In our 1080p gaming suite, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) averaged 118 FPS versus 78 FPS. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the better pick if you game or edit video.
Battery and portability: the Dell XPS 16 9640 lasts longer away from a charger, running 9 hours in our web-browsing test versus 6.4 hours. The Dell XPS 16 9640 is also easier to carry at 2.1 kg versus 2.5 kg, which matters if you commute or travel.
Display: the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) uses a 16-inch IPS panel (2560 x 1600, 240Hz), while the Dell XPS 16 9640 has a 16.3-inch OLED panel (3840 x 2400, 90Hz). The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) measured brighter at 512 nits, and covered 86% of DCI-P3 — relevant for outdoor use and colour work.
Price and value: the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the cheaper option in Canada, about $700 less than the Dell XPS 16 9640. Weighed against our test scores (7.6 vs 7.8 overall), the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) offers the better value for the money, while the Dell XPS 16 9640 is the stronger laptop outright if budget is not the deciding factor.
For the complete testing data, read our full Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) review and Dell XPS 16 9640 review.
Where these laptops rank
Both the Legion Pro 5 (2025) and the XPS 16 9640 feature in these BestLaptop.ca rankings:
Winner by Use Case
Specs & Scores Comparison
| Spec | Legion Pro 5 (2025) | XPS 16 9640 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7.6 | 7.8 ✓ |
| Price (CAD) | $2,499 ✓ | $3,199 |
| CPU | Intel Core i9-14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (140W) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (60W) |
| RAM | 32GB DDR5 | 32GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1000GB | 1000GB |
| Display | 16" IPS | 16.3" OLED |
| Brightness | 512 nits ✓ | 408 nits |
| Battery (web) | 6.4 h | 9 h ✓ |
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 2.1 kg ✓ |
| Geekbench multi | 19,200 ✓ | 13,400 |
| Gaming (1080p) | 118 fps ✓ | 78 fps |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Warranty | 1-year limited | 1-year limited (onsite available) |
Which Should You Buy?
The Dell XPS 16 9640 scores 7.8 versus 7.6 for the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the cheaper option at $2,499. Choose based on the use cases below: the XPS 16 9640 leads overall, while the Legion Pro 5 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy the Legion Pro 5 (2025) or the XPS 16 9640?
The Dell XPS 16 9640 scores 7.8 versus 7.6 for the Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025), making it the stronger all-rounder. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the cheaper option at $2,499. Choose based on the use cases below: the XPS 16 9640 leads overall, while the Legion Pro 5 (2025) can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Which is better for school?
The Dell XPS 16 9640 is the better choice for school.
Which is better for business?
The Dell XPS 16 9640 is the better choice for business.
Which is better for gaming?
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the better choice for gaming.
Which is better for multimedia?
The Dell XPS 16 9640 is the better choice for multimedia.
Which is better for programming?
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5 (2025) is the better choice for programming.
Which is better for travel?
The Dell XPS 16 9640 is the better choice for travel.
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